I just bought a new 2011 Chevy Equinox LT 1LT 2.4L. I need a recommendation for a good oil to put in my new DI engine once its time to change the factory fill. I believe I've read these new engines can trash oil. I know Ml is Dexos approved but I read on an Equinox forum that my engine will trash it according to a UOA posted over there. What are your thoughts?

We currently have Amsoil XL 5W-30 and a Mobil1 oil filter in our 2011 Equinox 11K. Now that Mobil 1 E.P. is on the dexos list, I think I will use it next; Amsoil isn't on the list but it is API certified and formulated to dexos specs. At the time it was the only oil I could get that had anything on the label about dexos. They recommend dexos oil but the owners manual states that you can use any API 5W-30 oil if dexos is not available. Mobil 1 E.P. and a Mobil 1 filter would be my recommendation. And get the special socket; it does the job.

In that post I had mentioned going with a 3K first oil change but have since decided to increase that change to 4K miles. Mileage is currently at approx 3800 miles with the OLM indicating 20% oil life left. If I did the math right, that equals about 5K miles at 0% oil life. Our Accord on the other hand usually shows at least 40% oil life left when I change the oil at 4500-5000 miles. That range is my standard comfort level oil change for our vehicles and I have no brand loyalty beyond recommended BITOG oils

Anyway, I like the OLM set up for 5K mile changes in the Equinox, I think that is realistic for the application. My oils of choice are PP and Mobil 1 to ensure the Dexos spec, and I am going to do a UOA on that first factory oil fill. Although I enjoy the discussion/knowledge I think that a lot of the concern about current DI engines may be a bit over the top.